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juxtaposition
[/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: juxtapositions / juxtaposições
justaposição
1.
the fact of two things being seen or placed together, typically for contrasting effect
The juxtaposition of old and new architecture creates an interesting visual effect.
A justaposição da arquitetura antiga e nova cria um efeito visual interessante.
2.
the action of placing two things side by side for comparison or contrast
Through juxtaposition, the artist emphasized the differences between the two cultures.
Através da justaposição, o artista enfatizou as diferenças entre as duas culturas.
Synonyms
contrast
comparison
placement
positioning
adjacency
Antonyms
separation
distance
isolation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
justaposição
standard term used in art, literature, and everyday contexts
São Paulo
justaposição
commonly used in academic and artistic discourse
Portugal
justaposição
formal term used in literary and artistic criticism
Related Idioms & Phrases
put in juxtaposition with
create a juxtaposition
stark juxtaposition
ironic juxtaposition
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